Ruqyah (spiritual healing with Qur’an) is a noble act of worship and a powerful means of healing by Allah’s permission. However, it requires knowledge, wisdom, and insight, because mistakes in this field may delay recovery, harm the patient, or even negatively affect the practitioner himself. Below are ten common mistakes frequently made by ruqyah practitioners... Continue Reading →
Cooking Oil in dreams. What does it mean?
Cooking oil comes in various types extracted from different plants or animals, so oil in a dream may symbolize the plant or animal from which it is derived.It may also represent the country or region where it is produced. Cooking oil in a dream can symbolize foods in which it is commonly used during preparation.It... Continue Reading →
Onions in Dreams. What does it mean?
Onions in dreams may symbolize sorrow, distress, or grief. They can also represent a gloomy or melancholic person, someone who causes sadness to others, or a person who is difficult to deal with. However, if the onion appears cooked in the dream, it may signify relief from sadness, easing of hardship, or improvement in the... Continue Reading →
Water in Dreams. What does it mean?
Pure water in dreams symbolizes life and all living beings — humans, animals, and plants. It may also refer to the creation of man, fertility, or semen, as well as to marriage and procreation. As Allah Almighty says: “And We made from water every living thing.” (Qur’an, Al-Anbiya 21:30)and also:“And it is He who has... Continue Reading →
How Can a Dream Interpreter Distinguish Between a Person as Themselves or as a Symbol in a Dream?
No Muslim’s dream is ever devoid of people. One person may see their mother, another sees their spouse, and yet another sees a colleague from work, and so on. However, the question arises: does the presence of these people in a dream represent their actual selves, or are they symbolic? In other words, if someone... Continue Reading →
Unseen Dangers Explained: Magic, Evil Eye, and Jinn Possession from Islamic Sources – Part 11
39. What Is Envy? What Are Its Causes and Ruling in Islam? Envy (ḥasad) is a feeling of hatred toward someone because of a blessing that Allah has granted them but denied to the envier. One of its signs is that the envious person feels distress and pain when he sees others blessed by Allah,... Continue Reading →
What Does Smoking Mean in a Dream?
In Islamic dream interpretation, the symbol of smoking carries many possible meanings. It is often associated with corruption, harm, and negative influences, both spiritual and worldly. Each meaning depends on the context of the dream and the state of the dreamer. 1. Symbol of Corruption in Faith Smoking in a dream may symbolize corruption in... Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean to See an Unknown Person in a Dream?
The unknown human figure in a dream can carry multiple symbolic meanings in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation. These meanings are not literal but symbolic, and it is important to stress that dreams are not a source of creed or theology. They may serve as signs, reflections, or lessons, but they do not establish... Continue Reading →
Dreams That Indicate Death, a Good or Bad Ending
In Islamic dream interpretation, some visions may symbolize the approach of death, a blessed good ending (ḥusn al-khātimah), or a warning of a bad ending (sūʾ al-khātimah). A believer should always remember that the exact moment of death is known only to Allah, and dreams are only symbolic signs that may or may not occur... Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean to Be Fearful in a Dream?
Dreams about fear carry different meanings depending on the state of the dreamer and the context of the dream. In Islamic dream interpretation, fear can symbolize both positive and negative outcomes. Below are some possible interpretations: For a righteous Muslim, fear in a dream may indicate safety and security from what he fears.Allah says: “So... Continue Reading →